Notices
Exterior & Interior 350Z Body modification, interior styling and lighting

Blacking out headlights, what kind of paint to use?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 28, 2007 | 06:01 PM
  #1  
DRIFTU's Avatar
DRIFTU
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Salem, MA
Default Blacking out headlights, what kind of paint to use?

Hey guys, im going to be blacking out my headlights, not sure how much but for sure getting rid of the orange reflector, probably do almost full blackout.

I couldnt find what kind of paint to use, just said something preferably for plastic.


Here are a few choices i found:

1. Black glossy paint for plastic, does not need sanding or primer
2. Semi gloss black enamel for high heat, and primer in a separate can
3. Flat black enamel for high heat, and primer to go with it.

Tips on which one would be best to go with? I definitely dont want to be taking them apart again.
Reply
Old May 28, 2007 | 06:06 PM
  #2  
playa6tnine's Avatar
playa6tnine
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,034
Likes: 0
From: orlando FL
Default

get Duplicolor Black Primer, and Duplicolor Trim Paint. available at the average autoparts store in a spray can.

its the best results i've seen with painting headlights. comes out to a nice smooth clean black that doesnt look dry like flat black, and doesnt look wet like glossy black. just perfect.
Reply
Old May 28, 2007 | 06:25 PM
  #3  
DRIFTU's Avatar
DRIFTU
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Salem, MA
Default

Originally Posted by playa6tnine
get Duplicolor Black Primer, and Duplicolor Trim Paint. available at the average autoparts store in a spray can.

its the best results i've seen with painting headlights. comes out to a nice smooth clean black that doesnt look dry like flat black, and doesnt look wet like glossy black. just perfect.

Sounds sexy =P. Ill check it out tomorow. thanks
Reply
Old May 28, 2007 | 06:33 PM
  #4  
Eazzy's Avatar
Eazzy
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,268
Likes: 6
From: Barackville
Default

Krylon makes a excellent paint and they have one called Fustion for plastic, I generally use the Satin/Semi gloss, but havs also used the High Gloss. Let it dry 24 hours at least
Reply
Old May 31, 2007 | 05:15 PM
  #5  
NismoFreak350's Avatar
NismoFreak350
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Default

sorry to jump in but im doing the same but im scared on what would happen to the paint if i place it back in the oven
Reply
Old May 31, 2007 | 09:38 PM
  #6  
Eazzy's Avatar
Eazzy
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,268
Likes: 6
From: Barackville
Default

Heat will be fine --as a matter of fact tends to "set" the paint justwatch temps
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 03:02 PM
  #7  
NismoFreak350's Avatar
NismoFreak350
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Default

thanks man appreciate it
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 07:28 PM
  #8  
DRIFTU's Avatar
DRIFTU
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Salem, MA
Default

Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
Krylon makes a excellent paint and they have one called Fustion for plastic, I generally use the Satin/Semi gloss, but havs also used the High Gloss. Let it dry 24 hours at least
hmm, not sure what to do now. I had the Krylon gloss black for plastic and i just went and exchanged it for duplicolor acrylic flat black and black primer...

which one should i go with?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Uriyo_
Exterior & Interior
22
Sep 8, 2021 08:46 AM
Dsowe
Exterior & Interior
15
Feb 17, 2021 10:38 AM
ars88
Zs & Gs For Sale
18
Apr 4, 2016 07:52 AM
350z82
Exterior & Interior
19
Oct 1, 2015 06:25 PM
JGee450
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z
4
Sep 30, 2015 04:32 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:26 PM.